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China eyes role in planned giant seawall project in Java
Developers from Hong Kong and China have already shown interest in the project. Others include a hydraulic research institute.
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Jakarta Bay reclamation activities for the giant seawall project are seen in this aerial photograph taken on Nov. 6, 2015. (JP/Dhoni Setiawan)
Chinese entities are keen to invest in a planned giant seawall construction project along the northern coast of Java.
One such entity is China’s Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute (NHRI), according to the Public Works and Housing Ministry. The state-funded research center is known for its involvement in constructing large dams and seawalls in its home country.
“They’ve shown interest, but whether they will engage or not is still up in the air. However, there has been follow-up on this interest,” said the ministry’s spokesperson Endra S. Atmawidjaja on Saturday, as quoted from state-owned news agency Antara.
“They will definitely send their experts to see first. Then they will begin discussions with Indonesian experts and deepen their understanding of the existing studies,” he added.
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In addition to China, South Korea and the Netherlands had also shown interest in participating in the project, Endra said.
“South Korea and the Netherlands have already done some studies on [the project]. They’re looking at how they can contribute or even initiate parts of the construction," Endra explained. However, “from a statement of interest to actual engagement, there's still a long way to go.”
